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First steps on the Pathway to Paris – Aussies back in action at Laser Euros

The 2021 ILCA European Championships will commence tomorrow in Varna, Bulgaria. The event is a key milestone for the Australian Sailing Team (AST) and Australian Sailing Squad (ASS) athletes who have their sights firmly set on Paris 2024.

Mon 04 Oct 2021

Australian Sailing celebrates Iain Murray

Iain Murray has completed his contract with Australian Sailing in his current role as Australian Sailing Director – Tokyo 2020 Olympic Campaign. He can now add leading an Olympic campaign that netted two gold medals to his already impressive resume.

Fri 01 Oct 2021

Education and sport a winning mix with new AIS scholarships

$200,000 AIS Education Scholarship program for athletes launched for 2021-22

Tue 28 Sep 2021

Four Sailing Coaches Included in AIS Development Program

Four sailing coaches have been included in the Australian Institute of Sport new programs that provide opportunities for coaching professional development via the Elevate Athlete2Coach program.

Thu 09 Sep 2021

Olympic Webinar Series Brings our Olympians to the Sailing Community

Australian Sailing's Olympic Webinar Series is set to provide the sailing community with the opportunity to engage with some of the key players from Australia’s Olympic Sailing Team.

Wed 08 Sep 2021

Michael Blackburn set to launch Australian Sailing’s Olympic Webinar Series

Michael ‘Blackers’ Blackburn will kick off Australian Sailing's Olympic Webinar series next Tuesday 7th September at 6PM AEST.

Wed 01 Sep 2021

A Personal Tribute from the Australian Sailing Vice President

Australian Sailing Vice President has penned a letter of tribute to the Australian Olympic Sailing team and their support team to acknowledge their work and success.

Thu 26 Aug 2021

Behind High Performance Teams - Australian Sailing

Beyond the emotional victories and heart-warming medal ceremonies we've witnessed at the Tokyo Olympics, there are lessons to be learned from the way our elite teams prepare for sustainable success.

Wed 18 Aug 2021

Mat Belcher to Carry Flag into Tokyo 2020 Closing Ceremony

The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) has announced that sailor Mat Belcher will be Flag Bearer at the Closing Ceremony at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games tomorrow night.

Sat 07 Aug 2021

Rivers of Gold – Belcher and Ryan crowned Men’s 470 Olympic Champions

Enoshima Yacht Harbour on Japan’s Sagami Bay will forever hold a special place in the history of Australian sailing. At the Tokyo 1964 Olympics it was the site of Australia’s first Olympic sailing gold medal, with Bill Northam and the crew of the Barranjoey winning the 5.5 Metre class. It is also the venue of a last gold medal to be dished out in the Men’s 470 class – to Australia again.

Wed 04 Aug 2021

Tokyo Olympic recap - Day 10

Hear from our sailors after today's racing at the Tokyo Olympics.

Tue 03 Aug 2021

Another golden chapter in Laser sailing for Australia

'This kid has got it'. Those are the words London 2012 Laser gold medallist and triple World Champion Tom Slingsby remembers his coach saying, when he first saw newly crowned Olympic champion Matt Wearn race over a decade ago.

Tue 03 Aug 2021

Tokyo Olympic recap - Day 8

Hear from our athletes after a golden day of racing at the Tokyo Olympics.

Sun 01 Aug 2021

Tokyo Olympic recap - Day 7

Hear from our athletes after another big day of racing at the Tokyo Olympics

Sat 31 Jul 2021

Tokyo Olympic recap - Day 6

Today was a special day in Tokyo, with Matt Wearn guaranteeing himself the gold medal presuming he finishes his Medal Race on Sunday.

Fri 30 Jul 2021

Overcoming adversity: Tess Lloyd's advice for Year 12s

No stranger to adversity and overcoming unexpected challenges, Olympic Sailor Tess Lloyd recently penned a letter to Australian Year 12 Students as a message of support to all those in lockdown.

Fri 30 Jul 2021

Day 6 Sailing Wrap from the Aus Olympic Team

Australia's top sailors have put on a clinic on the waters of Enoshima, with two perfect scorecards on Thursday.

Fri 30 Jul 2021

Tokyo Olympic recap - Day 5

It was a huge day for our Aussie sailors in Tokyo today, hear from our sailors in todays recap.

Thu 29 Jul 2021